HC issues notice to education dept on DPS, Dwarka's plea

The Delhi high court on Thursday issued a notice in DPS, Dwarka's plea challenging a Directorate of Education (DoE) order directing it to reinstate more than 30 students on account of non-payment of hiked fees.

- HT Correspondent

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether private schools in Delhi that received land at concessional rates can bypass approval from the Directorate of Education (DoE) when increasing fees.

The move came as the court issued notice on a plea by parents of three students from Delhi Public School (DPS), Dwarka, who were among the 32 children expelled for non-payment of hiked fee.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai and justice AG Masih issued notice to the Action Committee for Unaided Recognised Private Schools, of which DPS Dwarka is a member.

"We are issuing notice. The policy of the state is that fee regulation will not apply to private schools. But if land is allotted free of cost, then you have to respond," the bench said, seeking a reply within three weeks.